According to a study that was published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, air pollution increases the rates of depression and suicide. Unfortunately, as more than 90 percent of the world population is exposed to air pollution above the WHO-recommended levels, reducing the excessive amounts of polluted air may be […]
Since the 70s, meditation and other methods for stress reduction have been studied as potential therapy for depression and anxiousness. One of these practices, i.e. yoga, has become quite popular in the last couple of decades. According to a survey estimates, around 7.5 percent of adults in the US have […]
Magnesium instead of antidepressants?-Yes, please. Did you know that depression is one of the most widely diagnosed health problems today? Believe it or not, more than 3 million cases of depression in the US are diagnosed every year while 350 million people are believed to be affected worldwide. Antidepressants are […]
Notifications, inboxes, e-mails, etc. are part of our daily lives and we live a much different life than previous generations. Now, we fall asleep and wake up with our phones and constantly check our Instagrams to see how many likes we received and how many messages we have in our […]
Serotonin is a hormone which plays a major role in almost all human behavioral processes, from our emotions, motor skills to digestion; this is a potent chemical that’s vital for our life and bodily functions. Its receptors are found in several parts of the brain and work as neurotransmitters and […]
Without doubt, memory slips can be quite frustrating and worrisome, especially when they occur more often than they should. This can cause a lot of fear in people and lead them to immediately suspect dementia or Alzheimer’s when they struggle with forgetfulness. Even though memory problems are common among patients […]
Without doubt, cities are stimulating and vibrant places; however, their residents have mental diseases at higher rates than the gen population. For a long period of time, it has been known that the areas where we live and work influence our physical health and that we can be impacted negatively […]
Weighted blankets are therapeutic type of blankets that are created to be heavier than regular blankets. Usually, they weigh somewhere between 4 and 30 pounds and contain natural materials or plastic beads. According to manufacturers, these blankets imitate the effects of deep touch pressure therapy and thus, increase the serotonin […]
Omega 3 is a type of polyunsaturated fat which is pivotal for our bodies and our cardiovascular, eye, and heart health. However, as our bodies cannot produce them on their own, we need to acquire them from our diet. These fatty acids lower the chance of heart illness, but are […]
Unfortunately, around 10 percent of US citizens are depressed, according to the NIH, or more than 20 million individuals. What’s more, in the last 15 years, there has been a major increase in the use of antidepressants or to be more precise, 65 percent. Knowing the side effects linked with […]